This abstract will be updated when BJA has approved a complete program plan and budget submitted by the grantee reflecting approval of the state's crisis intervention advisory board

The Rhode Island Department of Public Safety (RI DPS) received a $698,613 Formula Grant award under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program from the U.S. Department of Justice's Bureau of Justice Assistance. The JAG Program provides funding to support a range of criminal justice initiatives at the state, local, and tribal levels, including law enforcement, prosecution and courts, crime prevention, corrections, drug treatment and enforcement, and victim services.

The RI DPS, as the primary grant recipient, will use the funding to implement projects focused on improving public safety, reducing crime, and supporting innovative approaches to criminal justice challenges in Rhode Island. The specific products and services to be delivered under this grant award will be determined once the state's Crisis Intervention Advisory Board has approved a complete program plan and budget. The grant period runs from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2027.